Daphlina (Daphline) was born in the mountains of Savaan Roche (we have worked for many years in this remote mountain village). Her mother, Jolucia, died shortly after she was born. Her mother had a nervous breakdown after the death of her husband, “Daphlina’s father.” She only has a few grades[…]
As most of you know, Jackson has been on dialysis 12 hours a night here at the Orphanage. It has been impossible to pass him through the Dominican Republic border to take him to the hospital in Santo Domingo like we have many times in the past. He has been[…]
“It’s Time to Move on!” In Deuteronomy, the first chapter, the Bible tells us that the Israelites had been in Mt. Horeb for about a year. But, it was time to move on, and now, the “rough stuff” lay ahead of them. The Lord said, “Ye have dwelt long enough[…]
Dear Friends and Partners, We have worked hard to teach our Haitian children all about “God’s compassion!” It is so important to always keep our hearts open to a “special need.” Dieuferly, who had major health problems as a child, now is a grown young man. We have always taught[…]
In Haiti, a nation struggling under the weight of abandonment and a lack of government support, poverty grips every corner and touches every life. Amidst this hardship, Love A Child steps in as a manifestation of God’s grace, bringing much-needed aid and hope to those who have been overlooked and[…]
The God of Restoration… Have you ever had a great loss in your life? Maybe it was your job? Maybe you lost your car or house because you could not make the payments? Joel 2:25 declares, “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm,[…]
The name “Dieubon” means “God is good.” But if you had looked at this little toddler trying to “hobble around” with two clubbed feet, and born into a very poor family, you might wonder why a mother would name her baby “God is good.” Nevertheless, God had a plan. We[…]
Sadly, a very small child’s remains were discovered a few minutes ago near the wall of the Love A Child compound here. The section of a 10-foot high wall is close to where the clinic used to be. This area is not frequented by people. One of the security guys[…]
Sherry and I arrived back in Haiti yesterday. This time, we did not share our travel plans for security reasons. Oh, it was so good to see the children! They were so happy! Jesse Ostrander has been doing a great job. He gets a lot done. He knows how to[…]
“When we’re at our worst, God is at His best!” The story of the Israelites and their battle with Pharaoh and the Red Sea has such a deep message… After 400 years of slavery in total bondage, being tortured, beaten, and many killed, they are set free by the God[…]
